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Silkeborg Danish pronunciation: is a city in central Denmark, located in Silkeborg municipality in Jutland, with a population of 41 979 . The development of Silkeborg as a modern city may be traced to the foundation of the paper mill by Michael Drewsen on the Gudenaa in 1844. The city is divided north and south by the lake, the Silkeborg Langsų, which at the eastern side of the city, resolves into the Guden River . Silkeborg municipality has a population of 88,016 (2009). The municipality is also a part of the East Jutland metropolitan area with 1.2 million inhabitants. Silkeborg is located in mid-eastern Jutland. The surrounding locations of Silkeborg are regarded among the most beautiful places in Denmark. The landscape is dominated by big lakes, forests and some of the highest points in Denmark, including Himmelbjerget. It is also one of the most expensive areas to live in, and the neighbouring towns Sejs is known for its mansions and villas at the lakeside.